Talent Education Suzuki School (TESS) hosting first, statewide Connecticut Young Artists Guitar Festival: June 1 and 2 at Rowayton United Methodist Church, 5 Pennoyer Street, Rowayton. 7 p.m., Friday June 1, concert by guest artist Cancice Mowbray. 9 a.m., Saturday, June 2, students will perform. Each student will be schedule for a 50-minute recital block. Festival will close with artist concert at 6 p.m. by TESS faculty members Becki Christopherson, Daniela Gongora, Jennifer Brown, Sara Bennett Wolfe, Elizabeth Bodek, and Jessee Crites. Concert is free to festival participants and open to the public for a donation. Information: www.musicattess.com or (203)956-6708.

"Beach Read" Sale: June 1 though 16 at Fairfield Public Library, 1080 Old Post Road, Fairfield. Sale will be held during library hours.

Shake Shack "Expression Session" High School Art Contest: open to Connecticut students ages 13-18. Submisssions due by 5 p.m. June 8. Students are encouraged to submit original Shake Shack-themed artwork of any type. Artwork can be inspired by menu, location, history, team or community impact. Winner will receive one-hour party at Shake Shack, 1849 Post Road East, Westport. Information and to dowload entry form: www.westportartscenter.org.

Toy Boat Making: Between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. weekends through June at the Maritime Aquarium, 10 North Water St., Norwalk. Stop by to make a small keepsake sailboat. $5 plus Aquarium admission. www. maritimeaquarium.org

Stepping Stones Museum for Children at 303 West Avenue, Norwalk, to participate in Blue Star Museums program offering free admission to all active duty military personnel from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2012. Information: www.steppingstonesmuseum.org.

Winter Farmer's Market at Norfield Grange: open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through June 9 at the Norfield Grange, 12 Good Hill Road, Weston. Information: www.wintermarket-ct.com.

Marine Life Study Cruises: 1 p.m., Saturdays, through June 30 and 1 p.m., daily in July and August at The Martitime Aquarium, 10 North Water Street, Norwalk. During 2 1/2 hour cruise aboard the research vessel Oceanic, animals are collected from the Sound and viewed under a microscope; a biodredge reveals a hidden world of creatures in the sound. Educators involve participants in the processes. Tickets: $20.50/non-members, $18.50/members. passengers must be 42 inches tall. Advance reservations recommended, walk-up tickets sold, space permitting. Information and tickets: (203)852-0700 ext. 2206.

New sharks and rays gallery touch pool now open: at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, 10 North Water Street, South Norwalk. Touch live sharks and rays; see baby sharks before and after they're born, and explore the adaptations of these animals in the new Aquarium gallery. Information: www.martimeaquarium.org.

International Children's Art Show: through August 1 at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, 10 North Water Street, Norwalk. Theme of show is "Putting Myself in the Picture." Drawins were created by children who were asked "what I value most in my culture." 16th International Children's Art Exhibit presented by Creative Connections in Norwalk and co-sponsored by DHL Express. Pieces are included from 30 countries. Information: (203)852-0700 or www.maritimeaquarium.org.

Community Cooperative Nursery School in Rowayton 50th anniversary art show: 7 p.m., Thursday June 7 opening. Show runs through June 10. Fundraiser for CCNS. This year's show features a "best of" retrospective with artists who represent a wide range of styles and visions. Work is availabe for advance viewing at www.ccnsartshow.org. Opening night admission is $25. Every other night: $10.

Modern/Vintage Photographs: through June 7 at The Gallery at Greenwich Tavern, 1392 E. Putnam, Old Greenwich. Black and white photographs by Leslie Mueller, Greenwich resident and host of Cablevision's "Art & Style." Information: (203)869-9033 or http://greenwichtavern.net.

Everett Raymond Kinstler: Pulps to Portraits: June 14 through September 28 at Bellarmine Museum of Art, 1073 North Benson Road, Fairfield. Kinstler has produced over 2,000 portraits in his career. Exhibit will feature 33 works including: President Bill Clinton, Tony Bennett, Dave Brubeck, Benny Goodman, Katharine Hepburn and Paul Newman. Gallery talk with Kintsler: 5 p.m., Wednesday, June 20 and 5 p.m., Thursday, September 20. Free admission to all events and to the museum.

Juried photography exhibition-IMAGES 2012: through July 22 at Fairfield Museum and History Center, 370 Beach Road, Fairfield. Photography of 60 professional, amateur and student photographers on display. Charles Ruger will be signature artist, exhibiting new and current work. Opening reception: 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, May 11. Information: www.fairfieldhs.org.

"FINtastic RefurbFISHment": at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, 10 North Water Street, Norwalk. $4 million reimagining featuring an all-new seal show, 21 new exhibits, 27 new species and more than 300 new animals. Information: www.maritimeaquarium.org.

Meerkats: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Maritime Aquarium, 10 N. Water St., Norwalk. (203) 852-0700. Meerkats, members of the mongoose family, live in social "mobs" of up to 30 members in burrows in the Kalahari Desert. The exhibit will feature six sibling meerkats born in the Hogle Zoo in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Sports Friday:

VOLLEYBALL

CIAC Class L Quarterfinals -- Simsbury/Southing at Staples, 7 p.m.

GIRL'S TENNIS

CIAC Finals, TBA

BOY'S VOLLEYBALL

CIAC Quarter Finals, 4 pm

To Do Saturday:

(Not)Just For Kids musical program of the Norwalk Symphony will be at the South Norwalk Branch Library, 10 Washington St., on June 2, from 3 to 4 p.m. This Norwalk Symphony program for children and their parents will be presented in Friends of the Norwalk Public Library Community Room. For more information, call 203-956-6708 or email admin@musicattess.com

A benefit dinner/dance will be held at 7 p.m. at Sons of Italy at 162 New Canaan Ave. to benefit Elderhouse, Alzheimer's Foundation, and Cooley's Anemia Foundation. Cost is $35 per person. (203) 852-1788.

Norwalk High's Marching Bears will host a tag sale at Andrews Field from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (rain date June 3). The community is invited to come and browse, or to rent space for their own use. (203) 943-0961 or presidentmbi@gmail.com.

St. Ann Club's Oldies but Goodies night featuring Deja Vu. from 8 p.m. to midnight. $20 per person. Cash bar. Pizza available for purchase by former owner of G&G Pizza. (203) 762-0169.

Norwalk Garden Club's annual plant sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at One Park St., near the Norwalk Green.

Talent Education Suzuki School (TESS) hosting first, statewide Connecticut Young Artists Guitar Festival: June 1 and 2 at Rowayton United Methodist Church, 5 Pennoyer Street, Rowayton. 7 p.m., Friday June 1, concert by guest artist Cancice Mowbray. 9 a.m., Saturday, June 2, students will perform. Each student will be schedule for a 50-minute recital block. Festival will close with artist concert at 6 p.m. by TESS faculty members Becki Christopherson, Daniela Gongora, Jennifer Brown, Sara Bennett Wolfe, Elizabeth Bodek, and Jessee Crites. Concert is free to festival participants and open to the public for a donation. Information: www.musicattess.com or (203)956-6708.

"Beach Read" Sale: June 1 though 16 at Fairfield Public Library, 1080 Old Post Road, Fairfield. Sale will be held during library hours.

Shake Shack "Expression Session" High School Art Contest: open to Connecticut students ages 13-18. Submisssions due by 5 p.m. June 8. Students are encouraged to submit original Shake Shack-themed artwork of any type. Artwork can be inspired by menu, location, history, team or community impact. Winner will receive one-hour party at Shake Shack, 1849 Post Road East, Westport. Information and to dowload entry form: www.westportartscenter.org.

Toy Boat Making: Between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. weekends through June at the Maritime Aquarium, 10 North Water St., Norwalk. Stop by to make a small keepsake sailboat. $5 plus Aquarium admission. www. maritimeaquarium.org

Stepping Stones Museum for Children at 303 West Avenue, Norwalk, to participate in Blue Star Museums program offering free admission to all active duty military personnel from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2012. Information: www.steppingstonesmuseum.org.

Winter Farmer's Market at Norfield Grange: open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through June 9 at the Norfield Grange, 12 Good Hill Road, Weston. Information: www.wintermarket-ct.com.

Marine Life Study Cruises: 1 p.m., Saturdays, through June 30 and 1 p.m., daily in July and August at The Martitime Aquarium, 10 North Water Street, Norwalk. During 2 1/2 hour cruise aboard the research vessel Oceanic, animals are collected from the Sound and viewed under a microscope; a biodredge reveals a hidden world of creatures in the sound. Educators involve participants in the processes. Tickets: $20.50/non-members, $18.50/members. passengers must be 42 inches tall. Advance reservations recommended, walk-up tickets sold, space permitting. Information and tickets: (203)852-0700 ext. 2206.

New sharks and rays gallery touch pool now open: at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, 10 North Water Street, South Norwalk. Touch live sharks and rays; see baby sharks before and after they're born, and explore the adaptations of these animals in the new Aquarium gallery. Information: www.martimeaquarium.org.

International Children's Art Show: through August 1 at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, 10 North Water Street, Norwalk. Theme of show is "Putting Myself in the Picture." Drawins were created by children who were asked "what I value most in my culture." 16th International Children's Art Exhibit presented by Creative Connections in Norwalk and co-sponsored by DHL Express. Pieces are included from 30 countries. Information: (203)852-0700 or www.maritimeaquarium.org.

Community Cooperative Nursery School in Rowayton 50th anniversary art show: 7 p.m., Thursday June 7 opening. Show runs through June 10. Fundraiser for CCNS. This year's show features a "best of" retrospective with artists who represent a wide range of styles and visions. Work is availabe for advance viewing at www.ccnsartshow.org. Opening night admission is $25. Every other night: $10.

Modern/Vintage Photographs: through June 7 at The Gallery at Greenwich Tavern, 1392 E. Putnam, Old Greenwich. Black and white photographs by Leslie Mueller, Greenwich resident and host of Cablevision's "Art & Style." Information: (203)869-9033 or http://greenwichtavern.net.

Everett Raymond Kinstler: Pulps to Portraits: June 14 through September 28 at Bellarmine Museum of Art, 1073 North Benson Road, Fairfield. Kinstler has produced over 2,000 portraits in his career. Exhibit will feature 33 works including: President Bill Clinton, Tony Bennett, Dave Brubeck, Benny Goodman, Katharine Hepburn and Paul Newman. Gallery talk with Kintsler: 5 p.m., Wednesday, June 20 and 5 p.m., Thursday, September 20. Free admission to all events and to the museum.

Juried photography exhibition-IMAGES 2012: through July 22 at Fairfield Museum and History Center, 370 Beach Road, Fairfield. Photography of 60 professional, amateur and student photographers on display. Charles Ruger will be signature artist, exhibiting new and current work. Opening reception: 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, May 11. Information: www.fairfieldhs.org.

"FINtastic RefurbFISHment": at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, 10 North Water Street, Norwalk. $4 million reimagining featuring an all-new seal show, 21 new exhibits, 27 new species and more than 300 new animals. Information: www.maritimeaquarium.org.

Meerkats: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Maritime Aquarium, 10 N. Water St., Norwalk. (203) 852-0700. Meerkats, members of the mongoose family, live in social "mobs" of up to 30 members in burrows in the Kalahari Desert. The exhibit will feature six sibling meerkats born in the Hogle Zoo in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Sports Saturday:

BOY'S TENNIS

CIAC Tournament Round, TBA

GIRL'S TENNIS

CIAC Open First & Second Round (Yale University), 1pm

To Do Sunday:

The American Legion Veteran of the Month program will honor Norwalk's John Dominick at 60 County St., Norwalk, at 11 a.m. (203) 866-8249

"On a Chai Note: A Musical Celebration of Israel": 7 to 8:30 p.m., Sunday June 3 at The Conservative Synagogue, 30 Hillspoint Road, Westport. Presentation by the Fairfield County community of Jewish choral repertoire sung by vocal ensemble and community singers. Event is complimentary, but donations will be appreciated. Reservations: Carol Tishfield at (203)354-4673 ext. 231 or www.tcsw-westport.org.

"Beach Read" Sale: June 1 though 16 at Fairfield Public Library, 1080 Old Post Road, Fairfield. Sale will be held during library hours.

Shake Shack "Expression Session" High School Art Contest: open to Connecticut students ages 13-18. Submisssions due by 5 p.m. June 8. Students are encouraged to submit original Shake Shack-themed artwork of any type. Artwork can be inspired by menu, location, history, team or community impact. Winner will receive one-hour party at Shake Shack, 1849 Post Road East, Westport. Information and to dowload entry form: www.westportartscenter.org.

Toy Boat Making: Between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. weekends through June at the Maritime Aquarium, 10 North Water St., Norwalk. Stop by to make a small keepsake sailboat. $5 plus Aquarium admission. www. maritimeaquarium.org

Stepping Stones Museum for Children at 303 West Avenue, Norwalk, to participate in Blue Star Museums program offering free admission to all active duty military personnel from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2012. Information: www.steppingstonesmuseum.org.

New sharks and rays gallery touch pool now open: at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, 10 North Water Street, South Norwalk. Touch live sharks and rays; see baby sharks before and after they're born, and explore the adaptations of these animals in the new Aquarium gallery. Information: www.martimeaquarium.org.

International Children's Art Show: through August 1 at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, 10 North Water Street, Norwalk. Theme of show is "Putting Myself in the Picture." Drawins were created by children who were asked "what I value most in my culture." 16th International Children's Art Exhibit presented by Creative Connections in Norwalk and co-sponsored by DHL Express. Pieces are included from 30 countries. Information: (203)852-0700 or www.maritimeaquarium.org.

Community Cooperative Nursery School in Rowayton 50th anniversary art show: 7 p.m., Thursday June 7 opening. Show runs through June 10. Fundraiser for CCNS. This year's show features a "best of" retrospective with artists who represent a wide range of styles and visions. Work is availabe for advance viewing at www.ccnsartshow.org. Opening night admission is $25. Every other night: $10.

Modern/Vintage Photographs: through June 7 at The Gallery at Greenwich Tavern, 1392 E. Putnam, Old Greenwich. Black and white photographs by Leslie Mueller, Greenwich resident and host of Cablevision's "Art & Style." Information: (203)869-9033 or http://greenwichtavern.net.

Everett Raymond Kinstler: Pulps to Portraits: June 14 through September 28 at Bellarmine Museum of Art, 1073 North Benson Road, Fairfield. Kinstler has produced over 2,000 portraits in his career. Exhibit will feature 33 works including: President Bill Clinton, Tony Bennett, Dave Brubeck, Benny Goodman, Katharine Hepburn and Paul Newman. Gallery talk with Kintsler: 5 p.m., Wednesday, June 20 and 5 p.m., Thursday, September 20. Free admission to all events and to the museum.

Juried photography exhibition-IMAGES 2012: through July 22 at Fairfield Museum and History Center, 370 Beach Road, Fairfield. Photography of 60 professional, amateur and student photographers on display. Charles Ruger will be signature artist, exhibiting new and current work. Opening reception: 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, May 11. Information: www.fairfieldhs.org.

"FINtastic RefurbFISHment": at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, 10 North Water Street, Norwalk. $4 million reimagining featuring an all-new seal show, 21 new exhibits, 27 new species and more than 300 new animals. Information: www.maritimeaquarium.org.

Meerkats: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Maritime Aquarium, 10 N. Water St., Norwalk. (203) 852-0700. Meerkats, members of the mongoose family, live in social "mobs" of up to 30 members in burrows in the Kalahari Desert. The exhibit will feature six sibling meerkats born in the Hogle Zoo in Salt Lake City, Utah.